Good morning peeps,
Ali and I had a lovely time at the craft show although the myth that "crafters are lovely people" is sooooo wrong when at a craft show! Good manners are left at the door & it's every woman for herself to barge through the crowds and shove people out the way to get their grubby mitts on what they want, say sorry and quickly move on to shove the next victim out the way & say "sorry" & repeat this move until they have either got everything they want, or run out of money lol. After many "sorry's" we realised this was how things were done when lots of women, lots of money & lots of craft goodies are all in one room & us waiting for people to finish looking & move on & then us squeeze in was wrong as when we got to the front it was boof "sorry" lol. I somehow escaped getting impaled on the hooks for the Memory Box dies by a very, very large lady who seemed to think she could squeeze in the non existent gap between Ali & I & she literally knocked me sideways & sent me staggering, but it was fine because she said the usual insincere "sorry" lol.
Today is new challenge day at
SIMON SAYS STAMP
& this week our challenge is
JOY'S SUMMER INSPIRATION
The DT are showcasing Hero Arts products this week, I have lots of Hero Arts stamps which I intended using but I was drawn to using my favourite again.
Today is new challenge day at
SIMON SAYS STAMP
& this week our challenge is
JOY'S SUMMER INSPIRATION
The DT are showcasing Hero Arts products this week, I have lots of Hero Arts stamps which I intended using but I was drawn to using my favourite again.
Ingredients -
Featured Hero Arts products - Delicate Blossoms
Butterflies - Kaiser, Tigerlilystamps
Medium - Copics
Sentiment - Magnolia
Papers - Melissa Frances, C'est La Vie
Flowers - Prima
The Copic colours I've used are -
flowers - RV99, RV95, RV93, RV91 / G94, G85, YG63
butterflies -BVO2, BV00 / RV00, RV0000 / RV99, RV95, RV93, RV91
flowers - RV99, RV95, RV93, RV91 / G94, G85, YG63
butterflies -BVO2, BV00 / RV00, RV0000 / RV99, RV95, RV93, RV91
As always our lovely Heidi is sponsoring our challenge with the fabulous prize of a $50 spending spree in the
SIMON SAYS STAMP SUPERSTORE
Don't forget to check out the STORE BLOG peeps for lots of inspiration, featured products & chances to win candy
Don't forget to check out the STORE BLOG peeps for lots of inspiration, featured products & chances to win candy
I'm entering my card in the following challenges -
Everybody Art - roses, Scrap Creations - celebration, Card Patterns - sketch, Crafts & Me - pearls & roses, Divas By Design - Summer theme, Stampavie & More - things with wings, Truly Scrumptious - flower power, Craft Your Passion - anything goes, Creative Mondays - Summer, Fashionista - simply Summer, Lollipop Crafts - flowers in bloom, Make It Monday - anything goes, Simon Says Stamp & Show - anything goes, Corrosive challenges - feeling punchy, Creative Inspirations Paint - butterflies, Great Impressions - die cuts/punches, Lets Ink It Up - favourite embellie (flowers), Crafty Calendar - flowers in bloom, Sweet Stampin' - all stitched up, Crafty Ann's - it's a girl thing, Crafty Catz - Summer Time, Fun With Shapes & More - Summer, Inspire Me Fridays - anything goes
Everybody Art - roses, Scrap Creations - celebration, Card Patterns - sketch, Crafts & Me - pearls & roses, Divas By Design - Summer theme, Stampavie & More - things with wings, Truly Scrumptious - flower power, Craft Your Passion - anything goes, Creative Mondays - Summer, Fashionista - simply Summer, Lollipop Crafts - flowers in bloom, Make It Monday - anything goes, Simon Says Stamp & Show - anything goes, Corrosive challenges - feeling punchy, Creative Inspirations Paint - butterflies, Great Impressions - die cuts/punches, Lets Ink It Up - favourite embellie (flowers), Crafty Calendar - flowers in bloom, Sweet Stampin' - all stitched up, Crafty Ann's - it's a girl thing, Crafty Catz - Summer Time, Fun With Shapes & More - Summer, Inspire Me Fridays - anything goes
The voting for SIMON SAYS STAMP continues on Social Madness
so please pop over and register your vote, if you already have thank you & don't forget you can vote more than once :)
Thanks for stopping by
so please pop over and register your vote, if you already have thank you & don't forget you can vote more than once :)
Thanks for stopping by
Hi Mandy, craft shows remind me of car boot sales, I have been to a couple but won't be going any more, the last one I went to everyone was taking photo's of the handmade cards and were just blocking people who wanted to buy stuff, utter madness.
ReplyDeleteAnyway back to your gorgeous card, I love the image and colours used and adore those butterflies, just gorgeous as always. Gaynor xx
Mandy this is absolutely just so lovely. I love all of the details and the lovely border punch. LOL I know exactly what you mean about the craft shows! We just had one here and you basically couldn't get in to any of the stands... it was crazy!
ReplyDeleteA gorgeous card. I love the sewing detail and the stamp is wonderful.
ReplyDeleteNikki x
Haha craft shows sound like a nightmare, I've never been to one so I wouldn't know!
ReplyDeleteYour card is fab, I love the lacy border around the edge, those pearls are gorgeous and I really like your two butterflies, so pretty!
Tags xx
Oh l love a good craft show, Your card Mandy is absolutely stunning as always your thoughts and designs are amazing and with great results truly beautiful:)x
ReplyDeleteStunning card Mandy, I shall have to have a go at this challenge the inspiration pictures are lovely.
ReplyDeleteI love your butterflies & all those pearls. hugs Teresa xx
Mandy, you never disappoint with your creations! This one is gorgeous with so many details, especially adore those butterllies!
ReplyDeleteHappiness :)
Corrinne
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Hi Mandy this is absolutely stunning love the image and your papers and colours are beautiful. Hugs Caroline xxx
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card Mandy :-) All the details are just sooo pretty :-)
ReplyDeleteI have been to a few craft fairs and yes, thats typical but as I was there mainly to meet other crafty peeps I didn't mind not buying much. I prefer to buy from SSS and have it shipped ,, soo much easier than carrying it back with me :-)
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Lols x x x
Such a stunning card Mandy, love the beautiful image and gorgeous details. I have been to a few shows but not for a couple of years. I prefer to do my buying from the comfort of my own sofa without getting trampled over like you did ;-) xxx
ReplyDeleteoh pretty love your stitching and those beautiful butterflies stunning
ReplyDeleteHugs Kate x
Hi Mandy
ReplyDeleteHope you're well hun! This is stunning, I love the beautiful image n colours, yummy flowers and sooooo many pretty pearls too! Love it! :)
Kelly.x
gorgeous card Mandy, the colours are beautiful, and such pretty flowers.
ReplyDeletecaroline
This is so beautiful Mandy, and so elegant. Love all the pearls and fantastic stitching and pretty soft colours xxx
ReplyDeleteHi hunny, coughing here but thought I'd say wow what a beautiful card, love the stamp hun, so gorgeous and your colouring is beautiful too, what have you used for the butterflies hun they are fab, hope you survived your craft event, what do you mean you didn't take me lol, hugs Liz xx
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely a gorgeous card. Love the coloring.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card. I love the punched edge
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jayne
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Hi Mandy, fabulous card, love the soft colours and the pearls and the main image is beautifully coloured.
ReplyDeleteRather takes the fun out of going hun doesn't it!
Hugs Sue W.
I'm sure you've got good elbows Mandy, you need to learn how to use them lol
ReplyDeleteSmashing card as always sweetie. Love the blooms and your layout is stunning too.
Anne x
Absolutely gorgeous! Donna x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Mandy.
ReplyDeleteMandy, your violet blossoms look fabulous on this beautiful and delicately detailed card. So glad to see your entry at the Crafts and Me Stamps' digi team's Pearls and Roses challenge. Hugz, ~ Rose
ReplyDeleteWhat a truly beautiful card Mandy. Thanks for entering this in the Lets ink It Up challenge for the month.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness Mandy - your card is full of eye appeal :) Beautiful little touches everywhere - gorgeous! So glad you joined us at Great Impressions Stamps1
ReplyDeleteWhat a truely romantic card!!! So lovely!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us at shapes and more.
Hugs Ivi
Gorgeous card Mandy!! I love the colors and how creative you are!! Love your blog. Have a fantastic day!! Gloria Shirr
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Gorgeous card Mandy!! I saw it on MIM. You can delete the previous comment. Sorry. I love your blog and feel you are very creative. This card is awesome and the colors are wonderful!! Have a great day!! Gloria Shirr
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Hi Mandy, such a stunning creation. Thank you for joining us at Sweet Stampin' this week.
ReplyDeletePam x
A beautiful card Many, such stunning design and details and I absolutely love that superb flower brilliantly coloured!!!
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Heather xx
Mandy, your card is absolutely beautiful! There is so much detail...but all so sweet and delicate. I love your die cut edging with the little pearls...so sweet. Love your stamped and colored flowers in the center. Love the little Prima flowers you have as a garland across the top of your stamped image. And...the dimensional butterflies are THE PERFECT embellishment! Love it! Thanks for joining us at Simon Says Stamp and Show. <3 Candy
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining us this week at ~Sweet Stampin'~ your card is gorgeous. Debbiexx
ReplyDeletewow mandy what a stunning card ,fab details and such a pretty delicate look to it
ReplyDelete...i love it
hanks for joining us at MIM and good luck
tracey x
Hi Mandy,
ReplyDeleteThis is a stunning card. So soft. Such a lot of design detail.
Thank you so much for joining us at Fashionista this month.
Hugs
Laine
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ALWAYS a beautuiful work of art!! So lovely Mandy...
ReplyDeleteRina
This is gorgeous ! Love it ! Thanks for sharing this at LIIU and good luck. Hope to see you again next month. Hugs, Marion
ReplyDeleteHi Mandy
ReplyDeleteYou did an amazing creation!
GREAT Job!~
Thanks for joining us at Lollipop Crafts. Good Luck!~
-Sony DT
sonia-studio60.blogspot.com
Hi Mandy, Your card is as gorgeous as ever, love the image, thanks for sharing it with us at CraftyCatz this week.xx
ReplyDeleteLovely card and thanks for sharing at CRAFTY CATZ this week.xx
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card and I LOVE those butterflies. Have to agree with regarding Craft Fairs, but I still go. LOL.
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining us at Fashionista Challenge Blog, good luck and hope to see you again soon.
Hugs
Suzie xx
Beautiful card Mandy, love those butterflies. Thanks for joining us at Crafty Ann's this time. Carol DT x
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet card, I just love the soft colors!
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining us at Sweet Stampin' this week.
Love Mickaela
You really do make the most stunning cards Mandy! just gorgeous!
ReplyDeletethanks for playing at Diva's this week
Hugs Laurie x
Wowzers Mandy!! Your card is absolutely stunning! So very beautiful!
ReplyDeletehugs...
Melissa
Beautiful card. Thanks for sharing with us at Crafty Ann's.
ReplyDeleteJen x
Absolutely gorgeous.Your shading is beautiful and has such depth.Thanks for joining us at Craft Your Passion.Hope to see you again next week :D
ReplyDeleteLisa x
Mandy, you never cease to amaze me girl! Awesome card!
ReplyDeleteI came over from your link at MIM. I'm #16 & #130 this week. I'd love it if you stopped by to check them out.
Cheers,
Kasey ~ in Oz
Another very pretty card - the butterflies are beautiful! Thank you for playing over at Sweet Stampin' this week. Hugs, Tracey x
ReplyDeleteJust stunning Mandy! I love those little butterflies. So glad you could join us on Card Patterns this week!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning, I adore floral stamps. Thanks for sharing with us at LIIU, good luck with the challenge. Hugz Suzanne
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card..... love the punched edging and all those pearls....FAB!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing with us at Corrosive Challenges :)
Absolutely stunning Mandy, thank you for sharing it with us at Crafty Ann's
ReplyDeleteAnn x
Wonderful card ! Love all your lovely details and the great colors.
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining Craft Your Passion.
Hugs Berit - GDT
This card is gorgeous Mandy. I love all the attention to detail you did. Thanks for playing with us this week at Going Grey with Scrap-Creations.
ReplyDeleteMandy your word is allways so great !!! I love your colors, details, image ! :-) thank so much for playing with lollipopcrafts - hugs Joanna
ReplyDeleteoh wow!!! love the little flowers the pearls that match... the butterflies... what can i say - I love it all!!!
ReplyDeletethanks for joining us at crafty calendar challenges - good luck in the draw - kimberly dt
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Wow, this is stunning...love your use of pearls and punches. Gorgeous! Thanks for sharing with us at Great Impressions Stamps!
ReplyDeleteSue Kment
Gorgeous card and embellishments. Thank you for sharing and joining in at LIIU. Hugs, Velma
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